Code of Virginia (Last Updated:July 28, 2020) |
TITLE 18.2. Crimes and Offenses Generally |
CHAPTER 4. Crimes Against the Person |
ARTICLE 1. Homicide |
SECTION 18.2-32.3. Human infant; independent and separate existence |
For the purposes of this article, the fact that the umbilical cord has not been cut or that the placenta remains attached shall not be considered in determining whether a human infant has achieved an independent and separate existence. |